Let’s not leave all the work to the women here. There are lots of able and willing fathers who are happy (or ok, perhaps obliged) to sometimes take on the heavy lifting and carrying of baby supplies as the family goes around town.
And if that is the case, the guys would certainly like to avoid having to carry a pink flowered overstuffed bag around their shoulder all day. Sure they can handle it, but why be stuck with that look, when there are lots of great alternatives for men that look stylish and fit the part a whole heck of a lot better?
Diaper bags for men - also known as backpack diaper bags - are a trending item in the baby marketplace. These are usually marketed as a messenger or backpack style. The colors are more subdued in general, with greys and blacks dominating the scheme. There also are more masculine patterns on some of the bag offerings. In line with the popular Afflicted and Ed Hardy style men’s t-shirts the last few years, a number of these bags carry that theme with camoflauge, royal markings, understated logos and accessories.
A personal favorite that is economical and stylish among friends of mine is the Diaper Dude line. The Orange Lion Diaper Bag is in the messenger style. It has a very wide strap for slinging over a shoulder. The look is just right on a guy and has garnered good head nods and nice comments from others when wearing. And at under $65 it is something that can be purchased and felt good about when your guy is strolling down the street, out of the car, or in the neighborhood.
For the true businessman who wants to play it really straight or perhaps fit in a more urban and city center setting, there are some really interesting offerings from a company called Petunia Pickle Bottom. It’s a unique name and it’s a unique product. The Scout Journey Pack comes in grey and black and looks very much like a Tumi computer bag or a stylish piece of minimalist travel luggage. Yet it still contains all the necessary features with large interior pockets, changing pad, magnetic straps and exterior detachable pockets. What’s more, this bag comes with monogrammed plastic wipes in a coordinating color. A bit over the top? Perhaps, but this bag is aiming at a certain group of people who will definitely appreciate these small but thoughtful touches.
I think you’ll continue to see a number of backpack diaper bags for men products that appeal to a more masculine aesthetic and that can be worn be a guy without any worry of girliness. Some guys are perfectly comfortable with their masculinity and have no problem toting around a big flowery bag or more purse-like carrier that their wives use. But even for them and for the rest of a number of men, there’s little doubt that they’d be happy to have their own look and bag as well.
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